Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection

Overview

Uses of Pyrolate Injection

Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection is used before surgery to reduce secretions of saliva in mouth, throat and airways, acid in stomach; to reduce side effects of muscle-relaxing drugs and to prevent of slowing of heart beat during surgery. It is also used to reduce the drooling of saliva in patients (3-16 years of age) with cerebral palsy (a permanent movement disorder occurring in early childhood).

Pyrolate Injection side effects

Common

Runny nose

Upper respiratory tract infection

Sore throat

How to use Pyrolate Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pyrolate Injection works

Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain. This helps dry up secretions (saliva, stomach acid etc.) from glands before surgery, increases a low heart rate and reverses the unwanted effects of certain medicines used during surgery (muscle relaxants and anaesthetics). By lowering stomach acid content, it also helps treat peptic ulcers.

Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Long-term use of Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection might reduce milk production.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Pyrolate 0.2 mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alternate Brands

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Expert Advice

Inform your doctor if you have any heart disease, heart failure, irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure as glycopyrrolate is known to increase the heart rate (tachycardia).

Glycopyrrolate should be used with caution if you have medical conditions such as myasthenia gravis (progressive neuromuscular disease characterized by weak muscles and unusual tiredness), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye that causes vision problem), overactive thyroid gland, enlarged prostate gland, obstruction of the stomach or bowel causing vomiting abdominal pain, chronic constipation and swelling.

Glycopyrrolate should be used with special precautions in case of fever as it may worsen the condition.

Avoid alcohol or any medication that may cause drowsiness.

Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Do not take if allergic to glycopyrrolate or any of its ingredients.

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FAQs

Q. Is Pyrolate used for excessive sweating?

Pyrolate is the most commonly used medicine for managing excessive sweating due to its anti-secretory or anticholinergic effect

Q. Is Pyrolate the same as glycopyrronium bromide?

Yes, Pyrolate is same as glycopyrronium bromide

Q. Does Pyrolate affect fertility & birth control?

No, Pyrolate is not known to impair fertility and has no known effects on birth control